Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

I thank both Deputies for raising this matter. I recognise the seriousness of it. I also recognise that we are dealing with a cohort of young people who are moving from a certain phase in their life out of secondary education or training and into the wider world. The relationship between those young people and their families is itself changing, and the fact that they have disabilities does not alter that transition process.

I do not have the answers to the questions raised by Deputy Naughten, but they are on the record of the House and I will ask Deputy Kathleen Lynch to ensure that specific replies are conveyed to both Deputies.

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